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April marks the fifth anniversary of Navy’s cultural change journey under New Generation Navy (NGN). To mark this milestone, the Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Ray Griggs, has recorded a video and launched a brochure to inform Navy people about what has been achieved since 2009.

Aviation Warfare Officer, Lieutenant Lauren Ruse from 816 Squadron with an S-70B-2 Seahawk helicopter on the flight line at HMAS Albatross.

Lieutenant Lauren Ruse was recently announced as the winner of the prestigious Queen’s Medal for her exemplary conduct, level of achievement and performance during S-70B-2 Operational Flying Training last year.

Lieutenant Commander Di Lawrie and daughter, Hannah Walker, together in Darwin on Anzac Day 2013.

This Mother’s Day, Lieutenant Commander Dianne Lawrie will celebrate her daughter’s 23rd birthday and her own 23rd year as mother. But, for a change, her daughter Hannah will be the one away from home.

Wilfred ‘Bowie’ Bowie is currently serving as an Able Seaman Boatswains Mate onboard HMAS Darwin, deployed on Operation SLIPPER. Having grown up in Injinoo Queensland, Bowie wanted to find a job where he could be an example for his family and friends.

Growing up in Cairns, Able Seaman Boatswains Mate Lawrence Sabadi’s decision to join the Royal Australian Navy was heavily influenced by family members already serving with the Australian Defence Force.

At the age of 18, Lieutenant Beimop ‘BJ’ Tapim joined the Royal Australian Navy from Mer Island, Torres Straits as a Medical Assistant. He followed in the footsteps of his parents both of whom served with the Navy.